Honor Magic 9

Honor Magic 9 is an all-rounder compact flagship smartphone expected to launch later in 2026. As per leaks, it could arrive with an exceptional camera setup packing a 200 MP main camera, a 50 MP ultrawide camera, and a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera. As for the Honor Magic 9 specifications, it is likely to include a huge 8000mAh battery to support full-day heavy use and a sharp 6.37-inch 1.5K OLED display. As per leaks, the phone could be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC for flagship-grade performance. Stay tuned for official specifications, price, and launch updates.

Market status:Not Released in India

Launched on: 28 Sep 2026

China

Launched Price in China¥4999

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Display

6.37 inches 1.5K OLED (120Hz)

Rear Camera

200MP50MP200MP

Wide-angleUltra-widePeriscope

Front Camera

55MP

Wide

RAM/Storage

12GB

256GB

Battery

8000mAh (80W)

Android 17 (MagicOS)

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Display

6.37 inches 1.5K OLED (120Hz)

Rear Camera

200MP50MP200MP

Wide-angleUltra-widePeriscope

Front Camera

55MP

Wide

RAM/Storage

12GB

256GB

Battery

8000mAh (80W)

Android 17 (MagicOS)

This product has not been released in India and all information is based on the China launch.

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VS Honor Magic 9 ¥4999	Xiaomi 17 ₹68,999	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ₹1,74,999
Better for Battery/Power	Indian Market Match	Indian Market Match
Launch Date 28 Sep 2026	Launch Date 11 Mar 2026	Launch Date 22 Jul 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
6.37 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz	6.3 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz	7.6 inches, 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz
200MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 200MP (Periscope), 55MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
8000mAh, 80W, Charger in the box	6330mAh, 100W, Charger in the box	4800mAh, 45W
12GB (LPDDR5X) + 256GB (UFS 4.1)	12GB (LPDDR5X) + 512GB (UFS 4.1)	12GB (LPDDR5X) + 256GB (UFS 4.0)

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Honor Magic 9 Timeline

Sep 28, 2026

Honor Magic 9 has launched in China. The key specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.

Honor Magic 9 Full Specifications

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General

Box ContentsPhone, 80W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case
Launch Price¥4999

Display

Type
- Display TypeOLED
- Display EngineTrue Colour Display
- Refresh Rate120Hz
- Playback QualityDolby Vision
- LTPO SupportNo
- LTPS SupportYes
- Anti Reflection CoatingNo
Size
- Display Size6.37 inches
- Screen to Body Ratio95.6%
- Display Form FactorFlat Display
Resolution
- Display Resolution1.5K
- Resolution Width1236pixels
- Resolution Height2664pixels
- Pixel Density460ppi
- Colour GamutDCI-P3
- Color Gamut Range100%
- Display Bit Rate10-bit
- Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours
- Eye ProtectionTUV Rheinland certification
- High Brightness2000nits
- Peak Brightness10000nits

Body

Dimensions151 x 72.28 x 8.49 mm
Weight209 grams
FrontGlass
BackGlass
PortsUSB Type-C, OTG
IP RatingIP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo Speakers, HONOR Sound

Processor

Chipset
- Chipset ManufacturerQualcomm
- ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Fabrication Size3 nm
CPU
- Number of CoresOcta-core
- Clock Speed2×Prime 4.6GHz+6×Performance 3.62GHz
GPUAdreno 840

Operating System

Operating SystemAndroid 17, MagicOS
AI FeaturesAI Button, AI Eye-Protection Display, AI Sleep Mode, Glory AI, YOYO

Main Camera

Main Camera
- Main Camera Megapixel200MP
- Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angle
- Main Camera Aperturef/1.9
- Main Camera Sensor Size1/1.4"
- Main Camera Camera FeaturesOIS
Main Camera #2
- Main Camera #2 Megapixel50MP
- Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wide
- Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.0
- Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/2.8"
Main Camera #3
- Main Camera #3 Megapixel200MP
- Main Camera #3 Lens TypePeriscope
- Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.6
- Main Camera #3 Focal Length85 mm
- Main Camera #3 Sensor Size1/1.56"
- Main Camera #3 Camera Features3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS
Features
- Camera StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
- Optical Zoom Support3.5X
- Auto Focus TypePDAF
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- Dedicated Imaging ChipHonor Drive H1
- Slow Motion Recording120 fps slomo
- Max Zoom Supported>100x
- FeaturesBurst Shot, Documents Mode, Dynamic Photos, EIS, Filter, Live Photos, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Portrait mode, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Snapshot, Super Macro, Time Lapse, Ultra HD Mode, Voice-activated Photography, Watermark
Video
- Video Recording1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@30fps, 720p@60fps
- Log Video Recording SupportNo
- Video FeaturesEIS, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video

Selfie Camera

Front Camera
- Front Camera #1 Megapixel55MP
- Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWide
- Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.0
- Front Camera #1 Field of View92°
- Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.74"
Features
- Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
- FeaturesAuto Smile Capture, EIS, Filters, Gesture control, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Selfie Photo Mirror, Timer
Video
- Video Recording1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps, 720p@30fps, 720P@60fps
- HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
- Video FeaturesEIS

Battery

Capacity
- Battery Capacity8000mAh
- Battery TypeLithium Ion
Charging
- Charging Speed Wired80W
- Wireless Charging SupportYes
- Charging Speed Wireless50W
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportYes
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes
- Charging Speed Reverse Wired27W
- Charging Standards SupportedSuperCharge
- Bypass Charging SupportNo

Memory

Storage
- Storage Size256GB
- Storage TypeUFS 4.1
RAM
- RAM Size12GB
- RAM TypeLPDDR5X

Network

SIMDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Technology5G
Speed5G

Connectivity

WLAN
- Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7
- Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
- Wi-Fi FeaturesHotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Version6
- Bluetooth CodecsAAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, BLE, LC3, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, SBC
PositioningA-GNSS, Beidou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), NavIC (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFCSupported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
Sensors
- Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Color Temperature Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Additional FeaturesX-axis Linear Motor

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Honor Magic 9 Key Highlights

Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Display	6.37 inches
Battery	8000mAh
Rear Camera	200MP
Front Camera	55MP
RAM/Storage	12GB/256GB

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Honor Magic 9 Questions & Answers

What is the expected price of the Honor Magic 9?

Honor Magic 9 price is expected to start at ¥4999.

What is the release date of the Honor Magic 9?

Honor Magic 9 launch date is confirmed for September 28, 2026.

Which chipset will power the Honor Magic 9?

Honor Magic 9 is tipped to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

What kind of camera will the Honor Magic 9 use?

Honor Magic 9 is likely to be led by a 200 MP primary camera, a 50 MP ultrawide camera, and a 50 MP periscope telephoto camera, which gives advanced users more control across focal lengths.

What is the difference between Honor Magic 9 and Honor Magic 8?

As per leaks, the Honor Magic 9 is expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, an 8000mAh battery, a 200 MP primary camera, and a 6.37-inch 1.5K OLED display, whereas the Honor Magic 8 comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 7,000mAh battery, and a 6.58-inch FHD+ OLED display.

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